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Weapon: Star Saber Sword

Well Im considering getting a 3rd party Devy now I need to decide which one I should get. I kinda like the Hercules but the Giant looks just as awesome. So I need some opinions which is the best and which has the best add ones to make him look like a G1 Devy.

Please dont use this topic to argue with each other!! I just want to know which is the best and why. And where is the best/ cheapest place to get it

I prefer quality over quantity, I have the unique collection of Optimus Primes/Convoys!

You should just search this forum for the existing threads posted on this topic. There's been countless comments/opinions shared on the pros and cons of each. Ultimately you're going to come to the conclusion that what you buy will come down to price, available display space, and design/style preference. Either are great choices as Devastator yet neither is perfect.

Motto:"Just remember, there's a thin line between being a hero and being a memory."

Weapon: Star Saber Sword

DevastaTTor wrote:You should just search this forum for the existing threads posted on this topic. There's been countless comments/opinions shared on the pros and cons of each. Ultimately you're going to come to the conclusion that what you buy will come down to price, available display space, and design/style preference. Either are great choices as Devastator yet neither is perfect.

Thanks for your opinions, but if I do decide on one its gonna be hard to open them to display them. Generally I dont open Transformers I buy, I keep them sealed in the box. I got 264 Transformers and I have 176 of them still factory sealed.

I prefer quality over quantity, I have the unique collection of Optimus Primes/Convoys!

DevastaTTor wrote:You should just search this forum for the existing threads posted on this topic. There's been countless comments/opinions shared on the pros and cons of each. Ultimately you're going to come to the conclusion that what you buy will come down to price, available display space, and design/style preference. Either are great choices as Devastator yet neither is perfect.

Thanks for your opinions, but if I do decide on one its gonna be hard to open them to display them. Generally I dont open Transformers I buy, I keep them sealed in the box. I got 264 Transformers and I have 176 of them still factory sealed.

Hercules is superior. The individual robot modes are far more cartoon accurate while the Giant robot modes are extremly Hasbro-ish. (crane arms, wings, yellow heads, etc) And with the wide variety of add on parts available from different sources, you can make Devy even more cartoon accurate or customize him to your tastes. All that seems to be offered for Giant is a better head. Hercules costs around $500 in most places and often includes the rage addon kit. Thats about $150 less than I paid. Giant will run you around $350. All I can say is you pay more, so you get more from Hercules.

Motto:"Just remember, there's a thin line between being a hero and being a memory."

Weapon: Star Saber Sword

RodimalToyota wrote:Giant has a G1 style box, and look spectacular on display.

But I don't see what the point is of even asking, the differences are all play value, choose the box art you want and buy.

That's like asking whether you should buy a Granny Apple, or a Red Apple that you're not going to eat.

Well I'm not totally against opening them, I may just get them and not open them immediately but eventually I could open them and display them. I am currently getting the Project Uranos bots but Im not opening them now, but I may open and display them at a later date.

I prefer quality over quantity, I have the unique collection of Optimus Primes/Convoys!

RodimalToyota wrote:Giant has a G1 style box, and look spectacular on display.

But I don't see what the point is of even asking, the differences are all play value, choose the box art you want and buy.

That's like asking whether you should buy a Granny Apple, or a Red Apple that you're not going to eat.

Well I'm not totally against opening them, I may just get them and not open them immediately but eventually I could open them and display them. I am currently getting the Project Uranos bots but Im not opening them now, but I may open and display them at a later date.

Giants fun!!!!!!!......hands down. if you like to play with your bots and not let them just be glorified expensive plastic statues that would be my opinion(nothing wrong with just displaying though, there dashing and it's always a conversation starter for most people that see them for some reason)

tfc combiners(so far) "seem" like they would have weight/stability issues from the sheer size. I get blazed and just have a field day with giant though, I really don't think that would have been the case if I went the TFC route on my Devy.

but remember! it's what's going to suit you the best, I look for fun and value...what do you look for?

I own Hercules and love it. That said, unless you want the bigger one Giant might be what you want. Hercules really needs the rage set add on to look his best. Without it his shoulders look odd. I have only seen pics of Giant but he looks just fine in my opinion.

Ginrai Minor wrote:tfc combiners(so far) "seem" like they would have weight/stability issues from the sheer size. I get blazed and just have a field day with giant though, I really don't think that would have been the case if I went the TFC route on my Devy.

Herc has no stability issues what so ever, and he is a heap of fun to transform and play with in all modes.

GiveMeSkyfire wrote:Hercules really needs the rage set add on to look his best. Without it his shoulders look odd.

I've never understood why people think his shoulders look odd to be honest. I'm the opposite, I think he looks weird with the rage upgrade

I only own Giant, so my suggestion is a bit biased in that regard. I keep him boxed about 90% of the time, and really like the setup he came in for the giftset. It's a great display piece but a bit less fun to play with, and while I like the scale better than Herc, I was more motivated by price than anything else.

Motto:"Just remember, there's a thin line between being a hero and being a memory."

Weapon: Star Saber Sword

Hey thanks everyone for your opinions. I ended up pre ordering Green Giant from BBTS should be released sometime this month. Hey maybe eventually Ill get Hercules too, but I have way to many pre orders coming out in the next 5 months. Were talking about over $1900.00 in pre orders not including Green Giant!!

I prefer quality over quantity, I have the unique collection of Optimus Primes/Convoys!